Feyenoord Secures 3-0 Victory Over Sturm Graz with Strong Defensive Play

On Thursday evening, Feyenoord triumphed with a decisive 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz. A notable aspect of this match was their defensive stability, significantly enhanced by the strategic substitution of players Anel Ahmedhodzic and Tsuyoshi Watanabe.

In the wake of a recent home match against Sparta, which ended in a 4-3 defeat, coach Robin van Persie opted to switch the two players. Ahmedhodzic noted, “Last season, I played as the left center-back, and Watanabe has a preference for the right side. It felt natural for us to switch, and honestly, we should have made this adjustment sooner. It feels good now.”

Additionally, Ahmedhodzic commented on substitute Shaqueel van Persie, stating, “He is very acrobatic and an excellent player. It is exciting to see him step up to the first team, as he has been performing exceptionally well.”